Job Information
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Project Manager - Water Facilities in Laurel, Maryland
Position Information
Functional TitleProject Manager - Water Facilities
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryProduction
GradeEG.15
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number25-0178
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
per job description
Organization NameSystems Control
Reports toSection Manager, Plant Engineering
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, or as needed with on-going projects
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheSystems Control Project Managerleads multi-disciplinary teams that are responsible for facility renovation projects at WSSC Water. The Project Manager leads project teams that manage projects with varying degrees of complexity, principally, but not limited to, the planning, design and construction of physical capital assets such as water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities. The incumbent has the responsibility for both design and construction phases of projects, serving as the primary point of contact for project management activities.
Essential Functions
Leads a team that manages planning, design and construction projects including the renovation of treatment plants, pumping stations, remote water storage facilities, major control valves, or dams
Works under general direction with wide latitude for independent judgment and decisions in the execution of a broad range of difficult project management assignments
Leads and mentors project team members
Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E), and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications
Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant department, division. or institutional issues
Serves as WSSC Water project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager
Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders
Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , Bar Chart, or other methods
Assists in the development of the Systems Control Division’s projects and budgets
May oversee the work of associate project managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles
Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E, contractors and vendor
Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
Serves as Acting Section or Division Manager in their absence
Substitutes for other Project Managers in their absence
Performs related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Standard office environment with visits to facility sites as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems
Ability to organize and lead cross-functional project teams
Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan comprising schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources, and stakeholder elements
Knowledge and skills required to effectively access and collaborate with state and local agencies, internal staff, the public, and special interest communities
Demonstrated team building, group leadership and project management skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in project management
OR
High school diploma (or equivalent)
9+ years of experience in project management
Additional Requirements
Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date
Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
Preferences
Experience working on construction or maintenance tasks at water or wastewater utility facilities or commercial building facilities
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute of America
Certification as a Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America
Salary$105,080 - $178,920
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date03/12/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
Yes
No
- Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Yes
No
Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application